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RF Exposure Test Report FCC ID: SK9NIC IC: 864G-NIC FCC Rule Part: 1.1310 ISED Canada Radio Standards Specification: RSS-102 Report Number: AT72147858-3C0 Manufacturer: Itron, Inc. Model: NIC Test Begin Date: April 11, 2019 Test End Date: April 11, 2019 Report Issue Date: May 2, 2019 FOR THE SCOPE OF ACCREDITATION UNDER Certificate Number: 2955.09 This report must not be used by the client to claim product certification, approval, or endorsement by A2LA, NIST, or any agency of the Federal Government. Prepared By: Reviewed by: Jeremy Pickens Ryan McGann Senior Wireless Engineer Senior Engineer TÜV SÜD America Inc. TÜV SÜD America Inc. This test report shall not be reproduced except in full. This report may be reproduced in part with prior written consent of TÜV SÜD America Inc. The results contained in this report are representative of the sample(s) submitted for evaluation. This report contains 10 pages 5945 Cabot Pkwy, Suite 100, Alpharetta, GA 30005

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 GENERAL .................................................................................................................................. 3 1.1 PURPOSE ....................................................................................................................................... 3 1.2 MANUFACTURER INFORMATION ................................................................................................... 3 1.3 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................ 3 1.4 TEST METHODOLOGY AND CONSIDERATIONS ............................................................................... 3 2 TEST FACILITIES ................................................................................................................... 4 2.1 LOCATION ..................................................................................................................................... 4 2.2 LABORATORY ACCREDITATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/CERTIFICATIONS .............................................. 4 2.3 RADIATED EMISSIONS TEST SITE DESCRIPTION ............................................................................ 5 2.3.1 Semi-Anechoic Chamber Test Site – Chamber A .................................................................... 5 2.3.2 Semi-Anechoic Chamber Test Site – Chamber B .................................................................... 6 3 APPLICABLE STANDARD REFERENCES ......................................................................... 7 4 LIST OF TEST EQUIPMENT ................................................................................................. 7 5 SUPPORT EQUIPMENT.......................................................................................................... 8 6 EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST SETUP BLOCK DIAGRAM ................................................. 8 7 SUMMARY OF TESTS............................................................................................................. 9 7.1 MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE – FCC: SECTION 1.1310; ISED CANADA: RSS-102 SECTION 4.................................................................................................................................................... 9 7.1.1 Measurement Procedure ......................................................................................................... 9 7.1.2 Measurement Results .............................................................................................................. 9 8 ESTIMATION OF MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTY .....................................................10 9 CONCLUSION ..........................................................................................................................10 5945 Cabot Pkwy, Suite 100, Alpharetta, GA 30005

Model(s): NIC FCC ID: SK9NIC IC: 864G-NIC 1 GENERAL 1.1 Purpose The purpose of this report is to demonstrate compliance with Part 1 Subpart I of the FCC’s Code of Federal Regulations and Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada’s Radio Standards Specification RSS-102 Certification for Maximum Permissible Exposure. 1.2 Manufacturer Information Itron, Inc. 313 N Hwy 11 West Union, SC 29696 1.3 Product Description The Itron NIC is an electricity metering module which includes a 902.4 MHz to 927.6 MHz transmitter. The module operates on AC as well as DC voltage which is supplied by a host device. This test report documents the compliance of the maximum permissible exposure for uncontrolled exposure of a fixed device. Detail Description 902.4 – 927.6 MHz Frequency Range 902.8 – 926.8 MHz(1) Number of Channels 64 Channel Spacing 400kHz / 800kHz(1) Modulation Format FSK, OFDM, DSSS FSK: 50kbps, 150kbps Data Rates OFDM: 200kbps, 600kbps, 1200kbps DSSS: 12.5kbps Operating Voltage 12Vdc 1) External Omnidirectional / 3dBi (Laird, P/N: TRA9023P) Antenna Type(s) / Gain(s) 2) External Monopole / 2.8dBi (CISCO, P/N: ANT-MP-INT- OUT-M) (1) OFDM 1200kbps DTS mode only Test Sample Serial Number: 110900000671 Test Sample Condition: The test samples were provided in good working order with no visible defects. 1.4 Test Methodology and Considerations The data presented in this report represents the worst case where applicable. The worst-case data rate for the 900MHz radio was DSSS at 12.5kbps configured on the middle channel (915.2MHz). Software power setting during test: RFIC Attn: 9, DMCC Scale 0x3FFF Report: AT72147858-3C0 Page 3

Model(s): NIC FCC ID: SK9NIC IC: 864G-NIC 2 TEST FACILITIES 2.1 Location The radiated and conducted emissions test sites are located at the following addresses: TÜV SÜD America, Inc. 5945 Cabot Pkwy, Suite 100 Alpharetta, GA 30005 Phone: (678) 341-5900 2.2 Laboratory Accreditations/Recognitions/Certifications TÜV SÜD America, Inc. is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 by the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation/A2LA accreditation program and has been issued certificate number 2955.09 in recognition of this accreditation. Unless otherwise specified, all tests methods described within this report are covered under the ISO/IEC 17025 scopes of accreditation. The Semi-Anechoic Chamber Test Sites and Conducted Emissions Sites have been fully described, submitted to, and accepted by the FCC, ISED Canada and the Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference by information technology equipment. FCC Registration Number: 967699 ISED Canada Lab Code: 23932 VCCI Member Number: 1831 • VCCI Registration Number A-0295 Report: AT72147858-3C0 Page 4

Model(s): NIC FCC ID: SK9NIC IC: 864G-NIC 2.3 Radiated Emissions Test Site Description 2.3.1 Semi-Anechoic Chamber Test Site – Chamber A The Semi-Anechoic Chamber Test Site consists of a 20’ x 30’ x 18’ shielded enclosure. The chamber is lined with Toyo Ferrite Grid Absorber, model number FFG-1000. The ferrite tile grid is 101 x 101 x 19mm thick and weighs approximately 550 grams. These tiles are mounted on steel panels and installed directly on the inner walls of the chamber. The turntable is 5’ in diameter and is located 5’6” from the back wall of the chamber. The chamber is grounded via 1 - 8’ copper ground rod, installed at the center of the back wall, it is bound to the ground plane using 3/4" stainless steel braided cable. The turntable is all steel, flush mounted EMCO Model 1060 installed in an all steel frame. The table is remotely operated from inside the control room located 25’ from the range. The turntable is electrically bonded to the surrounding ground plane via steel fingers installed on the edge of the turn table. The steel fingers make constant contact with the ground plane during operation. Behind the turntable is a 3’ x 6’ x 4’ deep shielded pit used for support equipment if necessary. The pit is equipped with 1 - 4” PVC chase from the turntable to the pit that allows for cabling to the EUT if necessary. The underside of the turntable can be accessed from the pit, so cables can be supplied to the EUT from the pit. The chamber rear wall is covered with a mixture of Siepel pyramidal absorber. The side walls of the chamber are partially covered with Siepel pyramidal absorber. 30’ Dimensions Not to Scale 5’6” 20’ 9’8” 3 Meters 4’3” Figure 2.3.1-1: Semi-Anechoic Chamber Test Site – Chamber A Report: AT72147858-3C0 Page 5

Model(s): NIC FCC ID: SK9NIC IC: 864G-NIC 2.3.2 Semi-Anechoic Chamber Test Site – Chamber B The Semi-Anechoic Chamber Test Site consists of a 20’W x 30’L x 20’H shielded enclosure. The chamber is lined with ETS-Lindgren Ferrite Absorber, model number FT-1500. The ferrite tile 600 mm x 600 mm (2.62 in x 23.62 in) panels and are mounted directly on the inner walls of the chamber shield. The specular regions of the chamber are lined with additional ETS-Lindgren PS-600 hybrid absorber to extend its frequency range up to 18GHz and beyond. The turntable is a 2m ETS-Lindgren Model 2170 and installed off the center axis is located 5’6” from the back wall of the chamber. The chamber is grounded via 1 - 8’ copper ground rod, installed at the center of the back wall, it is bound to the shield using #8 solid copper wire. The antenna mast is an EMCO 1060 and is remotely controlled from the control room for both antenna height and polarization. Figure 2.3.2-1: Semi-Anechoic Chamber Test Site – Chamber B Report: AT72147858-3C0 Page 6

Model(s): NIC FCC ID: SK9NIC IC: 864G-NIC 3 APPLICABLE STANDARD REFERENCES The following standards were used:  ANSI C63.4-2014: American National Standard for Methods of Measurement of Radio-Noise Emissions from Low-Voltage Electrical and Electronic Equipment in the Range of 9 kHz to 40 GHz.  ANSI C63.10-2013: American National Standard of Procedures for Compliance Testing of Unlicensed Wireless Devices.  IEEE C95.3-2002: IEEE Recommended Practice for Measurements and Computations of Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields with Respect to Human Exposure to Such Fields, 100 kHz to 300 GHz.  US Code of Federal Regulations (CFR): Title 47, Part 1, Subpart I: Procedures Implementing the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, 2019  FCC KDB 447498 D01 General RF Exposure Guidance v06, Oct. 23, 2015.  ISED Canada Radio Standards Specification: RSS-102 – Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Compliance of Radiocommunications Apparatus (All Frequency Bands), Issue 5, March 2015. 4 LIST OF TEST EQUIPMENT The calibration interval of test equipment is annually or the manufacturer’s recommendations. Where the calibration interval deviates from the annual cycle based on the instrument manufacturer’s recommendations, it shall be stated below. Table 4-1: Test Equipment Asset ID Manufacturer Model Equipment Type Serial Number Last Calibration Date Calibration Due Date 844 Holaday Industries HI-4422 Field Probe 90309 06/01/2018 06/01/2019 NOTE: All test equipment was used only during active calibration cycles. Report: AT72147858-3C0 Page 7

Model(s): NIC FCC ID: SK9NIC IC: 864G-NIC 5 SUPPORT EQUIPMENT Table 5-1: Support Equipment Item Equipment Type Manufacturer Model/Part Number Serial Number 1 AC/DC Adapter Triad Magnetics WSU120-1000 N/A Laird TRA9023P N/A 2 Antenna CISCO ANT-MP-INT-OUT-M N/A Table 5-2: Cable Description Cable Cable Type Length Shield Termination A DC Power Cable 1.75m No EUT to Power Supply 0.2m1 B Coax Coax EUT to Antenna 0.3m2 1) Coax with Laird antenna 2) Coax with CISCO antenna 6 EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST SETUP BLOCK DIAGRAM 2 EUT B A 1 AC Mains Figure 6-1: Test Setup Block Diagram Report: AT72147858-3C0 Page 8

Model(s): NIC FCC ID: SK9NIC IC: 864G-NIC 7 SUMMARY OF TESTS Along with the tabular data shown below, plots were taken of all signals deemed important enough to document. 7.1 Maximum Permissible Exposure – FCC: Section 1.1310; ISED Canada: RSS-102 Section 4 7.1.1 Measurement Procedure The EUT was placed on a non-conductive platform in the center of the turntable at a height of 1.5 meters above the ground plane. The measurement probe was located 20 centimeters away from the EUT on an adjustable antenna mast. The EUT was rotated through 360 degrees so that the maximum radiated emissions level would be detected. The mast was adjusted until the evaluated results are less than 10% of the applicable limit. Once a stable reading was obtained, the maximum was recorded. The azimuth and elevation leading to the direction of maximum exposure was identified. The evaluation points in the horizontal plane were along radials extending from the antenna axis 45 degrees apart starting from the direction of maximum exposure. 7.1.2 Measurement Results Performed by: Jeremy Pickens Table 7.1.2-1: Maximum Permissible Exposure – Laird Antenna ISED Probe Field Power Frequency Distance Azimuth Elevation Probe FCC Limit Canada Display Strength Density Result Mode Factor Limit 2 2 2 (MHz) cm degrees cm V/m V/m mW/cm mW/cm mW/cm LR12.5K 915.2 20 315 167 18.7 0.89 16.643 0.073472 0.61013333 0.27671681 PASS LR12.5K 915.2 20 270 170 19.5 0.89 17.355 0.07989284 0.61013333 0.27671681 PASS LR12.5K 915.2 20 225 153 25.9 0.89 23.051 0.14094127 0.61013333 0.27671681 PASS LR12.5K 915.2 20 180 156 24.5 0.89 21.805 0.12611619 0.61013333 0.27671681 PASS LR12.5K 915.2 20 135 149 15.2 0.89 13.528 0.04854291 0.61013333 0.27671681 PASS LR12.5K 915.2 20 90 156 17.4 0.89 15.486 0.06361172 0.61013333 0.27671681 PASS LR12.5K 915.2 20 45 165 17.6 0.89 15.664 0.06508247 0.61013333 0.27671681 PASS LR12.5K 915.2 20 0 167 18.4 0.89 16.376 0.07113352 0.61013333 0.27671681 PASS Table 7.1.2-2: Maximum Permissible Exposure – CISCO Antenna ISED Probe Field Power Frequency Distance Azimuth Elevation Probe FCC Limit Canada Display Strength Density Result Mode Factor Limit 2 2 2 (MHz) cm degrees cm V/m V/m mW/cm mW/cm mW/cm LR12.5K 915.2 20 315 160 20 0.89 17.8 0.08404244 0.61013333 0.27671681 PASS LR12.5K 915.2 20 270 149 20.4 0.89 18.156 0.08743775 0.61013333 0.27671681 PASS LR12.5K 915.2 20 225 152 24.4 0.89 21.716 0.12508877 0.61013333 0.27671681 PASS LR12.5K 915.2 20 180 154 22.5 0.89 20.025 0.10636621 0.61013333 0.27671681 PASS LR12.5K 915.2 20 135 154 20.6 0.89 18.334 0.08916062 0.61013333 0.27671681 PASS LR12.5K 915.2 20 90 152 20 0.89 17.8 0.08404244 0.61013333 0.27671681 PASS LR12.5K 915.2 20 45 168 20.7 0.89 18.423 0.09002836 0.61013333 0.27671681 PASS LR12.5K 915.2 20 0 171 21.6 0.89 19.224 0.0980271 0.61013333 0.27671681 PASS Report: AT72147858-3C0 Page 9

Model(s): NIC FCC ID: SK9NIC IC: 864G-NIC 8 ESTIMATION OF MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTY The expanded laboratory measurement uncertainty figures (ULab) provided below correspond to an expansion factor (coverage factor) k = 1.96 which provide confidence levels of 95%. Parameter Ulab Electric Field 39.12% 9 CONCLUSION In the opinion of TÜV SÜD America, Inc. the NIC, manufactured by Itron, Inc. meets the requirements of FCC Part 1 subpart I and Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada’s Radio Standards Specification RSS-102 for the tests documented in this test report. END REPORT Report: AT72147858-3C0 Page 10


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